Boy · #8,294 in 2026

Bingham

Name: Popularity of the name Bingham in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Bingham, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,294

Peak Rank

#6,347 (2016)

Total Babies

119

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1943

First Year

2022

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#6347

Peak Rank

119

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bingham

Bingham first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1943, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 13 Binghams were born — ranking #6,347 that year. As of 2026, Bingham ranks #8,294 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 119 Binghams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Bingham

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bingham is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Bynum
Benumb
Bingen
Bonum
Bonam
Binnen
Byname
Bellum
Hingham
Belum
Belam
Banging

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bingham

What does the name Bingham mean?

Bingham is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1943. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bingham in 2026?

In 2026, Bingham ranks #8,294 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Bingham most popular?

Bingham reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #6,347 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Bingham a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Bingham is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Bingham?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bingham include Murdock, Berel, Mouhamad. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bingham

Bingham is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1943 and has accumulated 119 births in the dataset. Bingham's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #6,347. Use the chart and map above to compare Bingham's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.